Such a disappointment

Well, why not; let's keep the UTEOTW theme going. Here's a lengthy reflection on U2, eschatology and recent failed prophecies by Tim Neufeld. It has some useful history on the whole notion of the "rapture" for those who may wonder where that idea even came from, as well as a thorough contrast of Biblical eschatology with the end-times scenarios embraced by some segments of American popular piety.